Big South Campground

Area Status: Closed

This is a small campground located adjacent to Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River near the Big South Trailhead. It is best suited for tent or small RV camping. There are four sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. This site provides access to hiking (within the Comanche Peak Wilderness), fishing and scenic driving.

A single site may hold up to eight people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 15 to 30 feet. Call the local ranger district office for site-specific measurements.

Closest Towns:

Fort Collins, Rustic

Water:

None

Restroom:

Vault Toilets

Operated By:

Concessionaire: American Land & Leisure, Inc.

General Information

Directions: Drive 11 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287.Turn left (west) onto Colorado Highway 14 (Poudre River Canyon) and travel approximately 47 miles.

Recreation Map

Activities

Camping & Cabins

HIDE

Campground Camping

If you want to get an early start on your hike up the Big South Trail, you may want to try this small campground, just across the highway bridge from the trailhead. The Cache la Poudre River may muffle highway sounds, as it is just down the bank from your campsite. Bring your own water.

Fire Information

Unless fire restrictions are in effect, campfires are allowed in the fire ring provided, dead and down wood may be gathered from the forest if available. Wood may also be purchased from the hosts.

No. of Sites

4 sites

Reservation Info

Reservations are not accepted. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

RV Camping

If you want to get an early start on your hike up the Big South Trail, you may want to try this small campground, just across the highway bridge from the trailhead. The Cache la Poudre River may muffle highway sounds, as it is just down the bank from your campsite. Bring your own water.

Hookup - Sewer

no

Hookups - Electric

no

Fire Information

Unless fire restrictions are in effect, campfires are allowed. Dead and down wood may be gathered from the forest. Wood may also be purchased from the campground hosts.

Dump Stations

no

Pavement Type for Parking

Gravel

No. of Sites

4 sites

Reservation Info

Reservations are not accepted. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Size Restrictions

RV sites range from 15 to 30 feet in length.

Hookup - Water

no

Fishing

SHOW

River and Stream Fishing

Please check with the Colorado Division of Wildlife for information about licenses and regulations. http://wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/